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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,294.41, 27,440.97 and 7,757.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,294.41, 27,440.97 and 7,757.64 is: 11,636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,294.41 : 27,440.97 = 7,757.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,294.41/27,440.97 = 7,757.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,294.41x = 27,440.97 × 7,757.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,294.41x = 212,877,166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,877,166.51/18,294.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,636.19

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